Sr Inventory Management Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Cambridge, MA

4d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr Inventory Coordinator at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll contribute to maintaining accurate inventory management and ensuring smooth operations that support our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Working within Unity Lab Services, you'll manage inventory control activities at various locations, focusing on precise stock management and exceptional service delivery. You'll handle program replenishments, cycle counts, order processing, and inventory reconciliation while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. This position offers opportunities to implement process improvements and collaborate across departments to optimize inventory operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
2–3 years of customer-facing, retail stocking, warehouse, or inventory-control experience
Confident using RF handheld scanners or mobile scanning apps and basic Microsoft Office tools
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills—especially via email—and a friendly, solution-focused approach
A self-starter who thrives with detail, accountability, and teamwork
Strong customer service skills and professional demeanor
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to operate handheld scanners and inventory management systems
Experience with cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, and report generation
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for investigating discrepancies
Detail-oriented with high accuracy in data entry and record keeping
Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required.
The position requires regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts.
Standing, walking, and manual material handling are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments.
Overtime work may also be necessary.
Must successfully complete and satisfy Thermo Fisher’s pre-employment screening (including background check and drug test) and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements.

Responsibilities

Use handheld RF scanners and our mobile app to perform replenishments, stock rotation, cycle counts, order entry, returns, and backorder processing
Receive and inspect shipments, scan and store items, and maintain cycle counts to guarantee up-to-date inventory records
Own customer interactions—respond via email (our primary channel), follow up by phone, and assist internal partners to resolve questions and build trust
Collaborate with supervisors and teammates to propose and implement improvements that streamline daily workflows
Uphold safety and organization standards in every work area by following site guidelines and wearing required PPE
Proactively monitor stock levels and flag gaps or issues to prevent operational impacts
May perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor